2017 Women of Distinction Award Nominees

Canandaigua, NY – The Professional Women of the Finger Lakes announces the Women of Distinction Award nominees. The winners will be announced at a dinner planned for May 3, at 5:30 pm at The Inn on the Lake.

Nominees are:

Entrepreneurial

Chelsey Madia, OPUS/Crispin Hill

Gail Bell, The Outdoor Store

Suzanne Farley, Artizanns, Gifts from the Finger Lakes

Professional Achievement

April Dawson, Constellation Brands

Leanne Lapp, Ontario County Public Defender

Toni McGhan, Lifetime Care

Women Helping Women

Donna Cotter, Literacy Volunteers of Ontario Yates

Mae Fox, A-Mae-Zing Mind, Body, Soul Center

Volunteer Service

Erica C. S. Wright, Finger Lakes Extrusion

Kimberly Riccio, Leonard’s Express, Retired

Mary Savistano Cutting, Thompson Hospital

Sarah Williams, West Bloomfield Congregational Church

Shana Jo Williams, Ontario County Ag Society

Youth Leadership

Abigail Willie, Bloomfield High School

Adrianne Clearman, Naples High School

Chloe Louthan-Green, Naples High School

Emily O’Conner, Midlakes High School

Grace Van Gorder, Canandaigua Academy

Jubilee Newton, Bloomfield High School

Megan Swig, Canandaigua Academy

Peyton Smith, Canandaigua Academy

Sierra Leitten, Bloomfield High School

Stephanie Wall, Canandaigua Academy

Meghan Musnicki, an American rower and two-time Olympic champion, will give the keynote address at dinner. Meghan competed at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics in the women’s eight, where she won gold both times. The event is a major fundraiser to help underwrite the scholarship program. The PWFL gives a minimum of five scholarships to women on an annual basis ranging from $500 – $1000 each. The organization has given out more than $90,000 in scholarships over the last twelve years.

DATE: May 3, 2017 5:30pm

LOCATION: The Inn on the Lake, 770 South Main Street, Canandaigua NY 14424

TICKETS: $45 includes dinner, trade show and networking. Available at Sweet Expressions, 169 S. Main Street, Canandaigua or online www.pwflnys.com.

The Professional Women of the Finger Lakes (PWFL) is an organization for professionals serving Ontario County and the Finger Lakes region through education, awareness of women’s issues, community service projects and college scholarships.